Self-tanner Overview

I have been self-tanning since middle school (early 2000's). I have tried countless products since then, and they have gotten exponentially better. These are a few of the most recent ones I have tried and/or have loved.

Colgate SlimSoft (Voxbox)

I got this toothbrush courtesy of Influenster a few weeks ago, and put it aside and forgot about it for a few days. I finally remembered it and decided to use it one morning. The way that the super slim bristles were advertised, I was kind of expecting really sharp and hard bristles that would cut up my gums- probably a reason that I put it aside in the first place. 

A Few Current Favorites

Ibuki Refining Moisturizer - I got this in the Ibuki Ready for Anything Skin set from Sephora about a month ago, and I can't get enough of it. It smells clean (it is fragranced so if you are sensitive you may want to test it out in store if possible) and a little goes a long way. If you apply it really heavy-handed it can get a little sticky for daytime use, but otherwise it sinks in quickly. I think it has really been helping to calm my skin from the weird summer breakout situation I've been experiencing. I plan to do a more in depth post on the Ibuki line from Shiseido soon.

Ellis Faas Creamy Eyes E105 Photos and Swatch

I heard about this from a Youtuber, and so far I am liking it! Full review will come after I have used it a few more times.

Lorac Touch-up To Go

Since I am getting close to running out of my Estée Lauder Double Wear Concealer, I took the opportunity to try out a new under eye concealer. After looking for a while, I decided to try the Lorac Touch-up concealer/foundation pen. I chose the color CF2 Light since I would be using it under the eyes and I like it to be a little lighter than my foundation.

Marc Jacobs Magic Marc'er Precision Pen Liner

This eyeliner from Marc Jacobs has converted me to pen liners. I always preferred the dip in brush for my liquid liner, because I assumed that any pen liner would dry out or not be fluid enough to get the line I wanted. The Magic Marc'er has erased my fears and left me perfectly lined for hours.

AmorePacific Treatment Enzyme Peel

A few months ago, I received a deluxe sample (0.2 oz) of this in an order from Sephora. I put it aside for a while, afraid to use it because of the word peel. I am not into peels, or anything harsh on the skin. When I realized that it uses natural papaya enzymes to exfoliate, I was a little more willing to give it a try. I finally got the courage to use it one day, and I ended up using too much water and it didn't work at all. The next day I tried again, knowing not to use more than a few drops of water, and voila! It foamed up and felt just like a gentle face wash. When I felt my skin after it felt so smooth and soft, no dry patches or dead skin cells left. This is a gentle exfoliant, but I wouldn't use it too frequently as it can irritate the skin. I use it a few times a week and have had no issues.